Joanne previously said, of her decision to quit the BBC ballroom show: “Being part of the ‘Strictly’ experience has been one of the best things that has ever happened to me and I will miss the show so much.

“It’s been a tough decision but I am looking forward to facing new challenges and focusing on my musical theatre career.”

She’s since been retweeting excited messages of congratulations from fans on social media, including one who pointed out that this won’t be her first time paying homage to Jennifer Beals: